Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. lemon cake mix
  • 1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 c. granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 c. lemon juice
  • powdered sugar (if desired)

Method

  • Heat oven to 350°.
  • Mix dry cake mix, butter and 1 egg until crumbly; reserve 1 cup.
  • Pat remaining mixture in ungreased oblong pan, 13 x 9 x 2-inch.
  • Bake until light brown, 15 minutes.
  • Beat 2 eggs, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt and lemon juice until light and foamy.
  • Pour over hot layer; sprinkle with reserved mixture.
  • Bake until light brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cool; cut into bars.